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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Blog going on hiatus
Greetings. Due to staffing transitions at Jefferson County Public Works, this blog is going on hiatus.
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Update on Federal transport issues
Transportation remains a hot topic of debate on the national level.
The White House released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 budget proposal, which includes significant implications for transportation policy and investment. The US Department of Transportation issued a press release regarding the budget proposal and the Secretary of Transportation blogged about it.
The new urbanism/smart growth advocacy group Better! Cities & Towns shared its perspective on the budget proposal: “Though hardly anyone has noticed, the proposed 2013 budget of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) promises a remarkable advance: It takes livability mainstream.”
Congress continues to debate disparate visions for transportation policy and investment in the Senate and House versions of surface transportation re-authorization.
The Transportation for America campaign provides its take on the latest developments, including the House abandoning the idea of a 5-year bill in favor of the shorter timeframe propsed in the Senate through the MAP-21 legislation.
The Transportation Issues Daily blog advocates supporting passage of the House bill, "even if you hate it."
Through a transport policy blog sponsored by the National Journal, transportation experts discuss whether we'll ever see a long-term surface transportation re-authorization.
Interesting times indeed in the word of transportation...
The White House released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 budget proposal, which includes significant implications for transportation policy and investment. The US Department of Transportation issued a press release regarding the budget proposal and the Secretary of Transportation blogged about it.
The new urbanism/smart growth advocacy group Better! Cities & Towns shared its perspective on the budget proposal: “Though hardly anyone has noticed, the proposed 2013 budget of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) promises a remarkable advance: It takes livability mainstream.”
Congress continues to debate disparate visions for transportation policy and investment in the Senate and House versions of surface transportation re-authorization.
The Transportation for America campaign provides its take on the latest developments, including the House abandoning the idea of a 5-year bill in favor of the shorter timeframe propsed in the Senate through the MAP-21 legislation.
The Transportation Issues Daily blog advocates supporting passage of the House bill, "even if you hate it."
Through a transport policy blog sponsored by the National Journal, transportation experts discuss whether we'll ever see a long-term surface transportation re-authorization.
Interesting times indeed in the word of transportation...
Thursday, July 15, 2010
"Nimble Cities"
Slate.com recently gathered ideas for making transportation in and between urban areas more efficient, safe and pleasant. See the results here. Several plans involved specifc "bicycle highways." Imagine...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Transportation Secretary on biking, walking, and "what Americans want"
In an April 5 interview with the New York Times, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood talks about the recently updated United States Department of Transportation Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation. Secretary LaHood continues to characterize the policy update as a "sea change." He also states that the support for bicycle and pedestrian investments is "what Americans want."April 14 Note: "Transportation's Bicycle Policy Hits Potholes"
The Seattle Times / Associated Press reports some backlash from "some conservatives and industries dependent on trucking" concerning the recent announcements of Secretary LaHood.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
US DOT Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation
The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) recently issued an updated Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation - Regulations and Recommendations.
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood presented at the National Bike Summit and blogged about it on March 15.
Jefferson County will be updating the 2002 Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan in the coming months. Stay tuned for more information on how to participate.
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood presented at the National Bike Summit and blogged about it on March 15.
Jefferson County will be updating the 2002 Non-Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan in the coming months. Stay tuned for more information on how to participate.
Friday, January 30, 2009
JeffConnections - new local site
Port Townsend and Jefferson County's source for transportation and event news.
The focus of the site currently is the upcoming six-week Hood Canal Bridge closure beginning May 1, 2009.
The site features bridge closure news updates, links to a wide variety of local transporation and community information sources, transit and ride share information, a discussion forum, transportation-related blogs, and photos and video.
Users may sign up for an RSS feed, e-newsletters, or to be a "JeffConnections blogger." The site will offer various options for those who desire real-time news updates of road and transit conditions during the Bridge closure.
The site is managed principally by the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. Information on the site is coordinated through a local Hood Canal Bridge closure steering committee.
The site may continue after the Bridge closure as a clearinghouse for transport information.
Monday, December 1, 2008
A little local press
The new tranportation blog got a little local press on Thanksgiving day. Following is the text of a November 27 article in the Peninsula Daily News, Jefferson County edition. Unfortunately, there is no direct link available on the PDN website.
November 27, 2008
Transportation blog goes live
By JEFF CHEW
PORT TOWNSEND - Online blogs are emerging as a new way to connect Jefferson County staffers with residents. While the first county blog spot for Parks and Recreation was launched in summer 2007, the latest innovation comes from the transportation planning program, said Josh Peters, the county's principal transportation planner.
The blog is at visionarytransport.blogspot.com.
"What I am looking for is a conversational Web site," said Peters, who helped develop the blog and monitors the comments.
He will add his comments or answers to inquiries -- whichever way the transportation winds blow.
"I want to keep it free and loose. I want all kinds of ideas on the table. No idea is "out there," Peters said.
Although present transportation issues are important, Peters said he hopes to host ongoing conversation that will look into the future of county transportation some 30 years.
"This is just taking advantage of available technology."
The direction of dialogue largely depends on where comments take it, he said.
Jefferson County Public Works will provide links to information and conversations happening in the world at large.
The blog has posted information about the latest on the corridor plan for state highways 19 and 20 and Jefferson Transit's effort to prioritize commuter trips with a new service plan.
Next from Public Works is a solid waste Web site to soon be launched with assistance from the Washington State University Extension office in Port Hadlock.
A "wikipedia" entry on the county Web is also on the table.
That would spell out the county's draft proposals and would be intended to inform staff and the three county commissioners.
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia with millions of articles contributed corroboratively using Wiki software.
"Dialog that's good for us is good for all," Peters said.
Port Townsend-Jefferson County Editor Jeff Chew call be reached at 360 385-2335 or at jeff chew@peninsuladailynews com
PORT TOWNSEND - Online blogs are emerging as a new way to connect Jefferson County staffers with residents. While the first county blog spot for Parks and Recreation was launched in summer 2007, the latest innovation comes from the transportation planning program, said Josh Peters, the county's principal transportation planner.
The blog is at visionarytransport.blogspot.com.
"What I am looking for is a conversational Web site," said Peters, who helped develop the blog and monitors the comments.
He will add his comments or answers to inquiries -- whichever way the transportation winds blow.
"I want to keep it free and loose. I want all kinds of ideas on the table. No idea is "out there," Peters said.
Although present transportation issues are important, Peters said he hopes to host ongoing conversation that will look into the future of county transportation some 30 years.
"This is just taking advantage of available technology."
The direction of dialogue largely depends on where comments take it, he said.
Jefferson County Public Works will provide links to information and conversations happening in the world at large.
The blog has posted information about the latest on the corridor plan for state highways 19 and 20 and Jefferson Transit's effort to prioritize commuter trips with a new service plan.
Next from Public Works is a solid waste Web site to soon be launched with assistance from the Washington State University Extension office in Port Hadlock.
A "wikipedia" entry on the county Web is also on the table.
That would spell out the county's draft proposals and would be intended to inform staff and the three county commissioners.
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia with millions of articles contributed corroboratively using Wiki software.
"Dialog that's good for us is good for all," Peters said.
Port Townsend-Jefferson County Editor Jeff Chew call be reached at 360 385-2335 or at jeff chew@peninsuladailynews com
Photo caption:
Josh Peters, Jefferson County's principal transportation planner, shows off the county's new transportation blog, a place where the public can communicate directly with county staff on transportation issues.
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